Subtract 8/80 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 8/80
36/6 - 8/80 is 59/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
36/6 = 36 × 40/6 × 40 = 1440/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/240 - 24/240 = 1440 - 24/240 = 1416/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/10
- In mixed form: 59/10
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